Finally this horrid summer is almost over!
It has been a summer and a half for me, I don’t know about you guys. I’m so glad to see summer almost over. While Portland, Oregon is bearing up under yet another heat wave this week, I’m glad to bid it adieu. It’s cooling down faster at night and getting darker too. Makes me want to go out and buy school supplies!
Unlike most Saturday night posts, I have written this in advance if you can believe it.
Here are your recommendations for your Saturday night!
Your Movie Recommendation: Casablanca (1942)
I finally saw Casablanca for the first time! This is one of those classic movies with so many famous lines, it’s worth it to watch it for that reason alone. Lines like:
“Play it again, Sam.”
“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” (By the way, I know John Cusack said this same line in a movie he was in, but darn if I can’t find out which one it is. So if you know it, share it!)
“I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”
I feel like the big question is who did Ilsa really love? I have mixed feelings about this, so I’d love to know your thoughts.
Your Book Recommendation: The Vanishing by Wendy Webb
I confess, I’m not reading much lately. But I was going through my blog archives and came across this recommendation. It’s called The Vanishing by Wendy Webb. I don’t remember it being as much of a ghost story as much as it was a woman trying to run away from a situation and running into something even worse (or weirder).
Check out my review and make sure you add it to your reading list!
My Wild Card Recommendation: Join a Special Writing Event!
Okay, I have ulterior motives, but if you join this free writing event, I may get a free e-book as a result. Especially if you mention that I, Nicole Pyles, have referred you to the event.
However, more than just giving me a freebie, it’s an event that will give you freebies too. It’s a free mini quest to get you back into your creative groove. I’m a sucker for things like that. It starts September 20th through the 22nd, and there’s prizes. Prizes!
So, sign up here: https://www.feelwriteagain.com/miniquest. If you joined in, let me know!
What’s happening in your world today? What book or movie would you recommend? If you want to be a guest writer next time, just let me know by sending me an email at npyles86[at]gmail[dot]com.
